The 8 Best Freezer Chests for Your Frozen Food

Chest freezers come in various shapes and sizes, but if you're looking for an option that can cater to most of your needs, give this option from Midea a try. At seven cubic feet, this model is like the Goldilocks of chest freezers: Large enough to fit frozen meals, spare meats, and tubs of ice cream, but not too large that it'll clutter your space. With a hinge door and two wire baskets, you'll have easy access to all your favorite frozen delicacies. It's no wonder why this option has a 4.6/5 rating on Amazon and nearly 6,000 rave reviews on the site.

With its taller design and sleek matte black finish, this freezer will fit seamlessly in with your lower cabinets (the top doubles as an extra workspace for cooking prep). The compact design offers temperature control and can even save you money on your energy bill—it has an estimated yearly electricity use of 193 kWh. With an average 4.6 star rating, it's a customer favorite: "It matches my decor and it's the right [size] for a single person," writes one reviewer.

Call all small space dwellers: Do you want a freezer chest, but don't think you have enough room? Feast your eyes on this option from Arctic King. Don't let its capacity fool you: Though this one can hold up to up to seven cubic feet of stuff, its slim, compact design is perfect for dorm rooms, tiny apartments, and smaller storage areas. Arctic King's freezer chest might be small, but it packs a punch with its adjustable thermostat, easily accessible drain, and removable storage basket.

Between the adjustable thermostat, spacious capacity, and a lid that stays open until you close it, there's a lot to love about this freezer chest. Perhaps the best feature is one you won't notice at all: This energy-efficient freezer is practically noise-free, running at just 38dB. Store it in any room of your house and enjoy the lack of disturbance. 

Anyone who is on the hunt for a spacious freezer for their garage will love this one from Danby. At a whopping 11-cubic feet, this freezer seemingly has enough room for all the frozen food your heart (and, okay, stomach) can handle. The front mount mechanical thermostat and indicator light make it easy to adjust the temperature. Thanks to its eco-friendly compressor, this freezer is also designed to stay cold without driving up your energy bill.  Whether you're feeding a small army or want to stay prepared, this option will deliver.

If you need to take your frozen goods on the go, this portable find is a great option. Thanks to a rapid cooling "fast freeze" mode that plunges to -8°F, it's way more efficient than a regular cooler, and ideal for anyone planning an RV or camping road trip. All you need is a 12 Volt power source to keep it running.

If you're looking for a chest freezer that is looking to make the world a greener place, give this option from Koolatron a try. The secret behind this freezer is its R600a high-efficiency and low-energy consumption compressor, which is designed to keep your utility bill to a minimum. Not only does this option have an adjustable thermostat, but it also has an Energy Star rating. With 5.5-cubic feet of space, this option has ample room for all your frozen meals. Mother Nature is so proud.

If you want to pick up a great chest freezer without spending a lot of money, this option from CoolLife is perfect for you. It has a mechanical control with adjustable thermostat, so you can adjust the freezer's chill factor to your heart's desire. It also has an energy consumption compressor, which is perfect for any who wants to lower their carbon footprint. In addition to three hanging storage baskets, it also has a water drain for easy draining and manual defrosting.